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Put it Out on No Smoking Day

No Smoking Day 2010

If you’re a smoker and you’ve had enough of shivering in smoking shelters, de-fumigating your wardrobe and spending the cost of a Caribbean cruise on your habit, there’s no better day to stop (apart from tomorrow) than 10th March 2010: No Smoking Day.

What’s more, over one million other would-be quitters will be joining you in the attempt!

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The Story of International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day 2010


In 2009, with the theme Women and Men United to End Violence Against Women and Girls, International Women’s Day (IWD) inspired new heights of success with 984 events organised over 64 countries. Thousands of women of all races took part.
Every year organisations involved select a different theme that reflects global and local gender issues: this year in 2010, the theme is Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All – although individual countries or groups are encouraged to choose their own theme if preferred.
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St David’s Day, March 1st 2010

Saint David’s Day, National Day of Wales


The only day in the year when you can wear a leek in your buttonhole, Saint David’s Day falls on 1st March and marks the death on 1st March 589 of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales.
The feast day dates back to 1120 and was declared a national day of celebration in the 18th century; today St. David’s Day is marked by parades, recitals, displays and concerts
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